2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · M44 JDG
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 63,742 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
M44 JDG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 63,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M44 JDG Mileage History
- 07/03/201211,797 mi
- 25/02/201314,345 mi+2,548 mi
- 12/02/201416,272 mi+1,927 mi
- 12/02/201518,557 mi+2,285 mi
- 18/02/201621,427 mi+2,870 mi
- 08/03/201724,012 mi+2,585 mi
- 21/03/201826,100 mi+2,088 mi
- 25/04/201933,023 mi+6,923 mi
- 21/05/202039,121 mi+6,098 mi
- 22/05/202039,125 mi+4 mi
- 02/08/202144,181 mi+5,056 mi
- 24/08/202249,382 mi+5,201 mi
- 21/08/202354,093 mi+4,711 mi
- 30/08/202458,573 mi+4,480 mi
- 05/09/202458,632 mi+59 mi
- 14/10/202563,742 mi+5,110 mi
Average of roughly 3,818 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
M44 JDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (M44 JDG) between March 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished and showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished and showing cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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